Review the Standard and add to the list of evidence suggestions from course assignments, practicum experience/documents or other sources.
What evidence examples can you suggest that relate to the Standard and demonstrate competence with this aspect of teaching? Please provide at least 3 suggestions below without duplicating entries.


Standard 4 – Educators value the involvement and support of parents, guardians, families and communities in schools:

  • demonstrates understanding, respect and support for the role of parents and the community in the education of students

  • communicates effectively and in a timely manner with parents

  • considers the advice of parents on matters pertaining to their children





Add to the listing here (just a short caption please.) Include your name following your 3 suggestions.

Evidence Examples:
  • Class eNewsletter (Mary O)
  • Introduction letter to parents (Alyx Mc)
  • Class website (Alyx Mc)
  • Class blog (Alyx Mc)
  • Daily Communication Book that goes home( Allan Mc)
    Scheduled contact/phone calls home(Allan Mc)
    collaboration with PAC(Allan Mc)
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences with notes from them showing how you took parent's suggestions into consideration(Aimee M)
  • A letter that you sent home asking for Parent volunteers for various aspects of classroom learning. Ex. Reading Groups (Aimee M.)
  • IEP meeting notes that show that parents suggestions were used in regards to their child's unique needs. (Aimee M)
  • Permission slips for off-campus excursions (Natalie J.)
  • Progress reports - correspondance between report cards (Natalie J.)
  • Communication with parents via initials on student's agenda, so parents see what student may have for homework or for activities coming up at school (Natalie J.)
  • An open invitation for parents to come into the classroom. (Matthew H)
  • Student Agenda's (Matthew H)
  • Student led confrences (Matthew H)
  • A communication log with student's parents, ie/ after class meetings, etc. (Emily H)
  • A letter from student's parent regarding student teacher's communication with parent about their child (letter of reference) (Emily H)
  • A survey sent home regarding parent's preferences for homework, field trips, etc. (Emily H)
  • A note home regarding how students are progressing in gym class, and letting parents know what skill their kids will be working on next (John H)
  • A questionaire sent home to parents inquiring into details they would like to share about their children to help the teacher get to know their students (John H)